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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.96, 2,541.92 and 1,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.96, 2,541.92 and 1,002.68 is: 1,383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.96 : 2,541.92 = 1,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.96/2,541.92 = 1,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.96x = 2,541.92 × 1,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.96x = 2,548,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,732.35/1,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.71

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